Sports and Game Athletics Types of Long Distance Races Basic Activities in long distance races The safety rules in long distance races Physical and Health Education Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: Physical and Health Education
Topic: Sports and Game Athletics – Types of Long Distance Races, Basic Activities, and Safety Rules
Sub-topic: Learning about Long Distance Races
Duration: 30 minutes
Term: First term
Week: Week 8
Previous Knowledge: Students should be aware of what running is and the basic concept of races.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify types of long distance races.
- Explain basic activities involved in long distance races.
- Describe safety rules to follow when participating in long distance races.
Embedded Core Skills: Observing, listening, communication, and basic motor skills.
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of different race types.
- Chalkboard and chalk.
- Flashcards with key terms.
- Space for students to move around.
Content:
Topic: Sports and Game Athletics – Types of Long Distance Races
Sub-topic: Basic Activities in Long Distance Races and Safety Rules
Duration: 30 minutes
Term: First term
Week: Week 8
Introduction: 👋
- Today, we’re talking about running races! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Types of Long Distance Races:
- 100 Meters: 🏁
- A short sprint, like racing to catch a friend in the playground.
- 400 Meters: 🏃♀️
- A bit longer, like running around your school’s big field.
- 1,500 Meters: 🏃♂️🏃♀️
- A long race, like going from one end of your school to the other and back.
Basic Activities in Long Distance Races:
- We need to run as fast as we can from the start line to the finish line. 🏁
Safety Rules in Long Distance Races:
- Warm-Up: 🌞
- We stretch our legs and arms to get ready to run.
- Stay in Your Lane: 🛣️
- Just like cars on the road, we stay in our running lanes.
- Listen to the Coach: 👂
- Our teacher tells us when to start and stop.
- Hydrate: 💧
- We drink water to stay refreshed.
Conclusion:
- Running races are fun! Remember to listen to your teacher, run in your lane, and stay safe. 🏃♀️🏃♂️🥇
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Evaluation
- ______ is a type of long-distance race. a) Skipping b) Jumping c) Running d) Hopping
- In a 100 meters race, we run a _______ distance. a) Short b) Long c) Tiring d) Slow
- The 1,500 meters race is a _____ race. a) Short b) Fast c) Long d) Cold
- To prepare for a race, we do _______ to stretch our body. a) Eat more b) Warm-up c) Sleep d) Sing
- When we run, we need to stay in our ______. a) Homes b) Cars c) Lanes d) Gardens
- The coach tells us when to ______ and when to stop. a) Sing b) Eat c) Start d) Finish
- It’s important to ______ when running to stay refreshed. a) Eat candy b) Drink water c) Watch TV d) Sleep
- The 400 meters race is ______ than the 100 meters race. a) Shorter b) Longer c) Colder d) Slower
- In a 1,500 meters race, we run from one end and back, so it’s ______. a) Fun b) Short c) Long d) Noisy
- Our teacher tells us when to start and stop. We should ______ to the coach. a) Sing b) Listen c) Play d) Sleep
- Before running, we need to ______ to stretch our body. a) Eat b) Jump c) Warm-up d) Laugh
- When we race, we stay in our ______, just like cars on the road. a) Boats b) Lanes c) Trees d) Houses
- In a 100 meters race, we run a very ______ distance. a) Short b) Fast c) Cold d) Loud
- What do we do to prepare for a race? We ______ to get ready. a) Dance b) Sleep c) Warm-up d) Hide
- To stay refreshed when running, we need to ______ water. a) Drink b) Eat c) Watch TV d) Sing
Presentation:
Step 1 – Introduction (5 minutes):
- Greet the students with enthusiasm.
- Explain that today we’ll learn about different running races and how to be safe when we race.
Step 2 – Types of Long Distance Races (10 minutes):
- Show pictures of different race types: 100 meters, 400 meters, 1,500 meters.
- Ask students which one is shorter and which one is longer.
- Encourage students to repeat the names of the races.
Step 3 – Basic Activities and Safety Rules (10 minutes):
- Describe the basic activity in a race, which is running from start to finish.
- Explain that before racing, we need to warm up our bodies by stretching and drinking water.
- Discuss safety rules: staying in your lane, listening to the teacher, and running safely without pushing others.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use simple language and gestures.
- Encourage students to repeat key terms.
- Ask questions to check understanding.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and watch attentively.
- Repeat key terms and participate in discussions.
- Practice basic stretches.
Evaluation Questions (related to the topic):
- What are the three types of long distance races we learned about today?
- Why is it important to warm up before a race?
- Name one safety rule for long distance races.
Conclusion on the Topic (5 minutes):
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Remind students to be safe when they run and to have fun with races.
- Encourage them to stay active and healthy.
